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The Easiest Beef and Broccoli

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When you have that Chinese food craving, try this easy beef and broccoli recipe instead.  It’s so easy to make and tastes even better than your typical Chinese takeout.  The sirloin steak cooks perfectly and is tender.  This recipe is only 4 SmartPoints per serving on Weight Watchers.

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If there is one thing that I miss more than anything while dieting is Chinese takeout.  You just don’t know what they are cooking the food in and what ingredients they are using.  So, when I decided to join Weight Watchers, I was really worried that I wouldn’t be able to eat my Chinese food while dieting.

What I love about this recipe is that it tastes authentic.  It reminds me of my favorite Chinese takeout place and I just love that I can replicate it.

Easy Beef and Broccoli

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To make this easy beef and broccoli recipe:

Heat a large non-stick wok to medium heat. Place just enough olive oil to cook the meat.

In a small bowl, combine the 1 1/2 T cornstarch and the salt. Mix in the beef and coat all pieces.  Cook the beef until it is cooked through, about 8 minutes. Once cooked, remove the beef from the pan.  Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and bring to a boil. Then add the broccoli florets and cover. Cook and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.

Related:  Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

Uncover the pan and add in the ginger, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Bring the heat to a simmer and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes more.

In a small bowl, stir in the remaining cornstarch, soy sauce, water and chicken broth. Add the mixture to the simmering food.  Add the beef back into the pan and cook until heated through.  Serve immediately.

*One major note – make sure to mince the ginger as good as you can.  I didn’t use my garlic press to mince it and I didn’t chop it well enough, so it was a bit gingery when you took a bite.

The Easiest Beef and Broccoli

This recipe is 4 SmartPoints per serving, about 1 1/4 cups. *If you include rice, it will add to the SmartPoints value.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Kristyn

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 lb sirloin steak sliced into small chunks
  • olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth divided
  • 5 cups uncooked broccoli florets
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce

Instructions

  • Heat a large non-stick wok to medium heat. Place just enough olive oil to cook the meat.
  • In a small bowl, combine the 1 1/2 T cornstarch and the salt. Mix in the beef and coat all pieces.  Cook the beef until it is cooked through, about 8 minutes. Once cooked, remove the beef from the pan.
  • Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and bring to a boil. Then add the broccoli florets and cover. Cook and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Uncover the pan and add in the ginger, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Bring the heat to a simmer and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes more.
  • In a small bowl, stir in the remaining cornstarch, soy sauce, water and chicken broth. Add the mixture to the simmering food.  Add the beef back into the pan and cook until heated through.
  • Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
The Easiest Beef and Broccoli
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 Calories from Fat 120
% Daily Value*
Fat 13.3g20%
Saturated Fat 5.2g33%
Cholesterol 68.1mg23%
Carbohydrates 13.1g4%
Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugar 1.1g1%
Protein 22.7g45%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Easiest Beef and Broccoli

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Comments

  1. Kristyn | Dash of Herbs says

    April 9, 2017 at 8:17 pm

    Yes! I definitely agree…and to make them all healthier, which is even more awesome.

  2. BigFlavorsFromATinyKitchen says

    April 9, 2017 at 1:03 am

    It’s always so great to be able to make your own versions of takeout favorites!

  3. Kristyn | Dash of Herbs says

    April 5, 2017 at 7:35 pm

    Thank you! It is so easy to make and tastes wonderful. Yum!

  4. Dishes Delish says

    April 4, 2017 at 11:14 am

    This beef and broccoli looks so delicious and super easy! Can’t wait to try it!

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